Payroll Specialist II

About Us

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

The Payroll Specialist II is responsible for supporting and administering the company’s payroll process to ensure accurate, timely and compliant compensation for all employees. The role is responsible for auditing payroll data, maintaining adherence to federal and state wage and hour laws, executing Company policies and procedures including but not limited to benefits administration and reconciliation, internal communication, audit compliance, employee engagement, and training.

Key Job Elements

• Reinforce Fulgent policies and rules.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Audit payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance with Company Policy, Federal and State wage and hours laws.
• Oversee payroll systems such that all employees are paid for hours reported and applicable statutes and regulations are fully complied with.
• Research payroll topics and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Respond to manager and employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner and with professionalism.
• Resolve past payroll discrepancies when needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Processes payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

• Works closely with HR and Department managers to communicate when time off requests, punch change requests, timecards, or PAFs need revision and approval.

• Calculates final check for terminated employees in accordance with State Laws.

• Reconciliation of Benefit Deduction for all Payrolls processed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.